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Saint Paisios on choosing a wife: prioritize soul over beauty
What the video says
The speaker advises that when seeking a wife, wealth and physical beauty should not be the primary concerns. Instead, one should prioritize simplicity, humility, a good disposition, and the fear of God.
The speaker emphasizes the beauty of the soul over outward beauty, explaining that this inner beauty enables mutual understanding and the ability to face life's difficulties together. The speaker also mentions that Haven can help those who feel lost find their way back to God.
Key moments
- Do not make wealth or physical beauty the main concern when looking for a wife.
- Look first for simplicity, humility, a good disposition, and the fear of God.
- Pay more attention to the beauty of the soul than to outward beauty.
- This allows two people to understand one another and face the difficulties of life together.
- If you are feeling lost, Haven can help you find your way back to God.
Saint Paisios of Mount Athos speaks on the subject of choosing a wife. He states that wealth and physical beauty should not be the main concerns in this decision. Instead, he identifies four qualities to seek first: simplicity, humility, a good disposition, and the fear of God.
The saint contrasts the beauty of the soul with outward beauty, explaining that attention to the soul's beauty allows two people to understand each other and to face life's difficulties together. The presentation also notes that Haven offers help to those who feel lost in finding their way back to God.
Main points
- Do not make wealth or physical beauty the main concern when looking for a wife.
- Look first for simplicity, humility, a good disposition, and the fear of God.
- Pay more attention to the beauty of the soul than to outward beauty.
- This allows two people to understand one another and face the difficulties of life together.
- If you are feeling lost, Haven can help you find your way back to God.